Sunshine Salad Recipe with Fresh Tropical Fruit
Sunshine Salad is a chilled citrus dessert salad made with orange gelatin, fruit, marshmallows, and whipped topping for a soft creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Ingredients
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1 package (3 oz) orange-flavored gelatin
1 cup hot water
1 cup cold water
1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
1 can (15 oz) mandarin oranges, drained
2 cups mini marshmallows
1 1/2 cups whipped topping
1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Dissolve gelatin in hot water in a large bowl.
- Stir in cold water and cool slightly.
- Add drained pineapple and mandarin oranges.
- Fold in mini marshmallows.
- Chill until slightly thickened.
- Fold in whipped topping, vanilla, and coconut.
- Refrigerate until fully set.
Notes
Drain fruit well before mixing. Chill several hours for best texture. Do not freeze.